Repeal the CSA to safeguard civil liberties
A roundtable held in capital Dhaka on the Cyber Security Act (CSA) has once again highlighted the oppressive nature of laws used to stifle free...
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Evolving Bangladesh-Pakistan relations towards cooperation
Abdul Rafay Afzal : In recent times, the relationship between Pakistan and Bangladesh has witnessed subtle yet significant shifts that suggest a tilt towards greater...
Swift police reform imperative for public safety
The ongoing struggles of Bangladesh’s police force to maintain public order reveal the severity of the institutional crisis that has been brewing for months. An...
Sociological impact of media censorship in Bangladesh
Dr Matiur Rahman : Media is critical in shaping public discourse, raising political awareness, and driving social movements. In Bangladesh, where the media landscape is...
Interim government must address development delays for progress
The current state of development projects in Bangladesh, particularly those funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), reflects the broader challenges posed by political instability...
Existential Rohingya crisis a test of our collective humanity
Dr. Azeem Ibrahim : The Rohingya minority, long persecuted and displaced, now faces an existential crisis. In a generation or two, the Rohingya as a...
From Palestine to Lebanon: The blood struggle and the continued resistance
Kassir Kassem : Since 7 October, 2023, we have been witnessing a new phase in the conflict with the Zionist enemy that this conflict has...
Ensure effective polythene through adopting jute bags
The interim government has implemented a ban on the use of polythene bags starting October 1, initially targeting supermarkets, with kitchen markets set to follow...
We must capitalise on the Malaysian Premier’s visit to Dhaka
The recent visit of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to Bangladesh marks a significant step in strengthening ties between the two countries. As reported in...
To put a stop to siphoning off money, start with data
Khalid Saifullah : The commonly used Bangla phrase for siphoning off money out of the country – “taka pachar” – is rather misleading. Because taka,...
Strengthen banking governance now to curb oligarchy
In a crucial meeting between private bank owners and the Finance Adviser of the interim government, the Bangladesh Association of Banks (BAB) raised concerns over...
Social justice in language education
Masum Billah : Social justice means not only a concept but a philosophical approach or a mindset seeking the treatment of all people with fairness,...